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Best Mega Malamar Raid Counters in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

Build your team to defeat Mega Malamar in Pokémon GO. Compare the strongest raid counters and their recommended attacks, explore weather boosts, and check catch CP before your next raid.

Best counter 👑

Mega Heracross (Mega)Mega Heracross
BugFury CutterBugMegahorn
#1
Mega Pinsir (Mega)Mega Pinsir
BugBug BiteBugX-Scissor
#2
Mega Scizor (Mega)Mega Scizor
BugFury CutterBugX-Scissor
#3
Shadow Vikavolt (Shadow)Shadow Vikavolt
BugBug BiteBugX-Scissor
#4
Shadow Scizor (Shadow)Shadow Scizor
BugFury CutterBugX-Scissor
#5
Mega Beedrill (Mega)Mega Beedrill
BugBug BiteBugFell Stinger+
#6
Shadow Pinsir (Shadow)Shadow Pinsir
BugFury CutterBugX-Scissor
#7
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Data table
SS1.Mega Heracross (Mega)Mega HeracrossBugFury CutterBugMegahorn39.8443.931292.219607s
S2.Mega Pinsir (Mega)Mega PinsirBugBug BiteBugX-Scissor36.7840.321263.719673s
A3.Mega Scizor (Mega)Mega ScizorBugFury CutterBugX-Scissor35.1537.561273.619718s
4.Shadow Vikavolt (Shadow)Shadow VikavoltBugBug BiteBugX-Scissor34.9740.21747.833702s
5.Shadow Scizor (Shadow)Shadow ScizorBugFury CutterBugX-Scissor34.4038.29800.931738s
6.Mega Beedrill (Mega)Mega BeedrillBugBug BiteBugFell Stinger+34.3239.60821.830650s
B7.Shadow Pinsir (Shadow)Shadow PinsirBugFury CutterBugX-Scissor32.7837.70684.336758s
8.VolcaronaVolcaronaBugBug BiteBugBug Buzz32.7236.03963.225762s
9.Shadow Escavalier (Shadow)Shadow EscavalierBugBug BiteBugMegahorn31.9035.43764.532791s
C10.Shadow Golisopod (Shadow)Shadow GolisopodBugFury CutterBugX-Scissor31.4134.96847.929787s
11.Genesect (Normal)GenesectBugFury CutterBugX-Scissor31.1933.86933.526808s
12.Shadow Scyther (Shadow)Shadow ScytherBugFury CutterBugBug Buzz30.8535.31743.633784s
13.KartanaKartanaBugFury CutterBugX-Scissor30.7934.81653.638821s
14.KleavorKleavorBugFury CutterBugX-Scissor30.4133.94746.233821s
15.VikavoltVikavoltBugBug BiteBugX-Scissor30.0633.84750.633823s
16.PheromosaPheromosaBugBug BiteBugBug Buzz29.7136.91447.255771s
D17.ScizorScizorBugFury CutterBugX-Scissor28.6031.27784.631885s
18.YanmegaYanmegaBugBug BiteBugBug Buzz28.5531.84842.829855s
19.EscavalierEscavalierBugBug BiteBugMegahorn28.3430.93800.331893s
20.CentiskorchCentiskorchBugBug BiteBugBug Buzz28.2531.17798.231885s
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Malamar CP range from Raids

After Mega Malamar is defeated in a Raid, it will revert to its regular form, Malamar, which can be caught with the following Combat Power:

  • From 1292 CP to 1347 CP, with no weather boost
  • From 1616 CP to 1685 CP with Fog and Windy weather boost

Estimated raid group size

Plan for roughly 3–5 Trainers with teams comparable to the leading counters.

This is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed minimum. Weaker teams, dodging, the boss’s moves and connection delays can require more Trainers.

Mega Malamar weaknesses

Mega Malamar takes increased damage from:

  • BugBug256%
  • FairyFairy160%

Mega Malamar takes reduced damage from:

  • PsychicPsychic24.4%

Weather boosts for super-effective attacks

These weather conditions boost attacks that exploit the boss’s weaknesses. Use the weather setting above to compare your counters.

  • Rain

    • BugBug
  • Cloudy

    • FairyFairy

Mega Malamar raid counters FAQ

How are raid counters ranked?

Counters are ranked by eDPS (effective damage per second), accounting for damage, survival and time spent rejoining. Scores average the boss’s modeled attacks. DPS measures damage per second; TDO estimates damage before fainting. The model uses six copies of an attacker to compare performance, which is not a legal team for Mega or Primal Pokémon.

Time to Win (TTW) and faint counts are estimates based on your selected settings, including friendship. Other factors, such as damage boosts from another Trainer’s Mega-Evolved Pokémon and connection delays, can change real battle results.

What do the ranking tiers mean?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

Tiers compare the up to 50 counters returned for the selected settings. Search filters that selection, not the entire Pokédex. No minimum CP filter is applied.

Which settings affect the results?

Defaults use Level 50 attackers, perfect IVs, no friendship or weather boost, no Party Power and 10 seconds to rejoin. Mega Level defaults to 4. Released Shadow, Mega and Primal Pokémon and legacy moves are included where eligible. Change the settings to reflect your team; the group estimate updates with the results.

Can weather also boost the raid boss?

Yes. Weather boosts attacks of matching types for both your Pokémon and the raid boss. The boss’s attack types determine which attacks receive the boost. A weather condition that helps your counters can also make the boss hit harder, so compare the rankings with the actual weather selected.

Estimated raid group size

The estimate combines the modeled Trainer requirements of the top 12 regular or Shadow counters and the top two Mega or Primal counters, weighted 75% and 25%. It is a rough comparison, not a simulation of your group.

This is a planning estimate, not a guaranteed minimum. Weaker teams, dodging, the boss’s moves and connection delays can require more Trainers.

What does the asterisk beside a move mean?

An asterisk (*) marks a legacy move. A recommended moveset may rely on one, so check how to get it before investing in that Pokémon. It may require an event, an Elite TM or another special method. Some legacy moves cannot be learned with an Elite TM. Excluding legacy moves can change the recommended moveset and ranking.

How reliable are these counters to Mega Malamar?

These counters are very reliable for comparing attackers under the selected battle settings. These counters are calculated for Mega Malamar, using the boss’s stats and typing alongside each attacker’s stats and moves. The raid level and battle settings are shown so you can check the assumptions and compare alternatives. Scores estimate performance under those conditions; your Pokémon’s IVs, dodging and the boss’s attacks can affect the result of a real raid.

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